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GX53 URV

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,998 mi
Last recorded111,998 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 URV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 111,998 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 111,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 111,118 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 111,118 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 109,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated past service standards / advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

brake fluid dirty / past service standards / advise fluid change

bulb warning light on

no reverse

rear exhaust mounting brackets broken / system still supported

Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,345 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 109,344 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 109,249 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,432 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some play in steering arms

Fail 28 Apr 2016 104,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and cracking to tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some play in steering arms

Pass 1 May 2015 101,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bonnet safety catch stiff

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2015 101,071 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bonnet safety catch stiff

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 96,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,303 miles

All windows tinted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight binding at offside front wheel

Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play on limits at nearside steering arm

Top engine mounting split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,244 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 36,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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GX53 URV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 69,225 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 URV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX53 URV registered?

GX53 URV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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